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Good Options? (Long Post, Sorry)
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With the lockdown in full effect here in MD, I refuse to have a prolonged cycle while stuck at home. My last period lasted from Halloween until the first week of March. Had blood work done (slightly elevated levels) but had to cancel my follow up appointment. I'm on day 11 of this current period and I'm shopping around for BC. I took the Pill for 11 years before stopping to try other methods (Metformin & Vitamin D. Worked until I couldn't get refills for an extended period of time and gained… read more

posted April 11, 2020
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A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah trust me..it does depend on your symptons too though..

posted April 12, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

I tried the birth control patch but personally the birth control pill is more effective for me im terms of period regulation..it also depends on your symptons as well..

posted April 11, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

Well my cycle went haywire on the Pill. Got in touch with my doctor who was pretty disappointed that I had ordered online instead of coming in but he understood with lockdown. Before I could make an appointment, the bleeding just up and stopped on its own about a week after I stopped the Pill. Haven't had a period since and this was the last week of May. I did show signs of ovulating recently so we'll see. But as for the Pill, it usually takes a while but things do become normal.

posted July 20, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

How are your cycles now? I’m glad I’m not the only one with prolonged cycles 🤦🏽‍♀️

posted July 20, 2020
A myPCOSteam Member

I want to get my dr.'s input but I also want to have fast access to it since I'm in lockdown.

posted April 12, 2020

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